As robots become more flexible and enter new industries, they need to be as precise as possible. FAULHABER MICROMO said its configurable precision drives are necessary in numerous applications.
AZ Series Compact DC Input Driver in two motor frame sizes new from Oriental Motor
Oriental Motor said its AZ Series Compact Driver DC input with cables provides a direct-connection motor for robotics applications.
University of Leeds scientists develop robot-assisted, semi-autonomous colonoscopy
Scientists at the University of Leeds said their development of magnet-guided, semi-autonomous robotic colonoscopy could make the procedure easier for examiners and less painful for patients.
Kollmorgen expert to explain motor integration with Harmonic Drive gearboxes
In this RoboBusiness Direct session, Kollmorgen frameless motor specialist Tom S. Wood will help robotics developers pair motors with Harmonic Drive gearboxes.
Harmonic Drive keynote to examine how actuator design can help robotics developers
Three experts from Harmonic Drive will explain the potential benefits of advanced actuator design for robotics developers in this RoboBusiness Direct keynote.
IQ Motion Control releases Vertiq 6806 motor module for the robotics industry
Startup IQ Motion Control said the Vertiq 6806, its latest motor module, will help revolutionize the robotics and aerial drone industry.
Elmo Motion Control receives ISO 14001 certification
Elmo Motion Control, a manufacturer of innovative motion control technologies, today announced that it is has been certified to the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. This provides independent, internationally recognized assurance that Elmo complies with all regulations and laws relating to environmental protection and emergency preparedness. Granting of ISO 14001 Certification confirms Elmo’s…
Q&A: PCB stator technology integrated by ECM, Cone Drive into robotic joint actuators
ECM PCB Stator Technology is collaborating with Cone Drive to integrate their offerings for lightweight actuators suitable for precision robotics.
How Realtime Robotics is helping robots avoid collisions
Boston-based startup Realtime Robotics is helping robots solve the motion planning problem by giving them collision avoidance capabilities.
Harmonic Drive releases ultra lightweight, flat gearheads
The new gearheads are ideal for end-of-arm axes for small industrial and collaborative robots and general industrial machinery where weight is a critical factor.
ElectroCraft adds MPW Wheel Drive to motor portfolio for mobile robots
ElectroCraft has expanded its MobilePower product family with the MPW Wheel Drive, which it said is optimized for mobile robots.
Motus Labs launches ML1000 series gearless drives
Motus Labs, a Dallas-based startup that exited stealth mode in December 2018, today commercially launched its ML1000 series of gear drives. Featuring its patented gearless M-DRIVE design, Motus Labs said the ML1000 series can improve robot performance and reduce costs for both robotics manufacturers and users. The ML1000 series has five precision drive models. Check…
Elmo Motion Control launches new Platinum servo drives
Elmo Motion Control, a manufacturer of innovative motion control technologies, offers a new line of servo drives — the Platinum series of servo drives featuring advanced servo functionality and functional safety. An evolution of Elmo’s Gold line of servo drives, the new line of servo drives is designed to meet OEMs’ growing needs for safer,…
mini-RCM manipulator developed at Wyss Institute to provide surgical precision
Researchers from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and Sony Corp. have developed an origami-inspired manipulator, the mini-RCM, which could make robotic surgery more portable.
CropHopper robot from HayBeeSee takes novel approach to field monitoring
HayBeeSee has been developing CropHopper, a quadcopter with flexibile legs that it says can gather more data in an energy-efficient way to help farmers manage crops.
The Robot Report August 2020 issue on motion control
We hope you enjoy the August 2020 edition of The Robot Report, which is devoted to motion control. The insert appeared in the August 2020 print issue of Design World, sibling publication to The Robot Report, Collaborative Robotics Trends, and Robotics Business Review. The August 2020 issue includes the following articles: How a CNC machine shop maximizes…
GPX UP gearhead built on maxon experience from demanding applications
maxon said its GPX UP planetary gear is ideal for applications that demand extreme torque and power output, smooth back-drivability, long life, and high efficiency in a small volume.
Perseverance Rover and helicopter take maxon brushless motors to Mars
The mission includes precision motors from maxon for a robotic arm for handling samples and a novel helicopter.
Force/torque sensor developed by ATI, NASA ready for launch of Mars 2020 Rover
ATI developed a space-rated force/torque sensor for the Perseverance Rover, which will explore the Martian surface.
Robotic textiles developed at Wyss Institute could enable mechanotherapies
A new smart fabric that can be inflated and deflated by temperature-dependent liquid-vapor phase changes could enable a new range of mechanotherapeutic and industrial applications.
Wandelbots raises Series B funding, readies TracePen robot teaching device for release
Wandelbots, which has developed the TracePen tool for manual training of robot motions, has raised $30 million for its global expansion.
Hollow shaft kit encoders from POSITAL FRABA designed for robot arms
POSITAL FRABA said its new hollow shaft kit encoders incorporate an integrated rotation counter that records every single revolution — without any need for external power supply, maintenance-prone batteries, or complex gears.